The New Orleans Pelicans made it through the NBA trade deadline without dealing Zion Williamson, although co-star Brandon Ingram was a victim of the league's craziest deadline ever. With Ingram getting traded to the Toronto Raptors, Williamson becomes the undoubted superstar in New Orleans, but that comes with some heavier expectations.

Zion Williamson spoke about Brandon Ingram being traded by the Pelicans and his feelings surrounding the move.

Williamson had a historic performance in Saturday's loss, becoming the first player in NBA history to record 40+ points, 4+ assists, and 2+ steals while shooting over 76% from the field and playing 28 minutes or less, via Stathead.

The New Orleans Pelicans are reportedly sticking with their stars despite a disappointing start to the 2024-25 season. Zion Williamson and C.J. McCollum

T he New Orleans Pelicans and Denver Nuggets play for the second time in three nights on Wednesday evening. Denver won Monday's game 125-113 behind another triple-double from Niko

Ingram will now be a part of another talented forward duo, joining Scottie Barnes in Toronto. Developing the kind of relationship with Scottie that it sounds like he had with Zion should go a long way to helping Ingram acclimate and make the most of his time with the Raptors.

There was a time when it seemed like Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram were going to lead the next era of New Orleans Pelicans basketball, but